KIPP Iluminar Academy in Los Angeles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

KIPP Iluminar Academy is a suburban public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 601 students in grades Pre-K - 4. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

601 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90022 View local requests

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KIPP Iluminar Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Carrasco

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KIPP Iluminar Academy Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

KIPP Iluminar Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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